Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
922

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 70: 109 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000251



Common Names

  • Isocoma tomentosa
  • Woolly Isocoma
  • Woolly Goldenbush


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Description

Isocoma tomentosa (also called Woolly Isocoma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Isocoma tomentosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion. It is drought tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Isocoma tomentosa is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isocoma tomentosa is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and should be about 4-6 inches long. The cuttings should be placed in a moist medium such as sand or perlite and kept in a warm, humid environment until they root. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into individual pots or into the garden.

Where to Find Isocoma tomentosa

Isocoma tomentosa is native to the southwestern United States. It can be found in dry, sunny areas at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.

Isocoma tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isocoma tomentosa?

Isocoma tomentosa

What is the common name of Isocoma tomentosa?

Woolly Isocoma

What is the natural habitat of Isocoma tomentosa?

Isocoma tomentosa is found in dry, sandy, or rocky soils in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-100235: Based on the initial data import
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.